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VE53 OUA

2003 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 113,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,056 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in anti corrosion material

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chip in screen

front brake pipe ends rusty

n/s rear brake pipe end rusty

rear body corroded in wheel arches

rust/corrosion inner wheel arches

underbody rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2021 96,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in screen

front brake pipe ends rusty

n/s rear brake pipe end rusty

rear body corroded in wheel arches

rust/corrosion inner wheel arches

underbody rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

chip in screen

rear body corroded n/s

Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,930 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

chip in screen

rear body corroded n/s

Pass 22 May 2019 91,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 under 1.90mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen

o/s front brake binding slightly

underbody rusty

Pass 29 May 2018 87,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 under 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake/fuel pipes rusty

chip in screen

Pass 23 May 2017 84,365 miles

wipers split on ends

chip in screen

rear tyre depths approx. 2.5 to 3.5mm

Pass 11 May 2016 80,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

Fail 11 May 2016 80,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

Pass 22 May 2015 76,882 miles

chip in screen

underbody very dry/rusty

Fail 8 May 2014 73,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 73,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,741 miles

o/s wiper splitting on ends

Fail 29 May 2013 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s wiper splitting on ends

Pass 22 May 2012 68,790 miles

chip in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,412 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,141 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,697 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,920 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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VE53 OUA is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 84,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE53 OUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE53 OUA registered?

VE53 OUA is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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